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The fate of a couple accused in the shooting of their neighbours' dog has been postponed. Closing arguments in the Krawchuk case have been adjourned until January 31.

Eugene and Laurie Krawchuk are accused in the shooting of their neighbour's dog after it wandered on their land.

The husband and wife testified Wednesday in a Saskatoon courtroom, sharing their version of events.

Eugene Krawchuk told the court that he shot his neighbour's one-year-old St. Bernard, Bentley, last April. He testified that his wife Laurie alerted him to the situation on the afternoon of April 11, and told him to shoot the dog. He told the court that he loaded the .22-calibre rifle on the deck of his home before heading to his field where the dog was running loose.

Mr. Krawchuk said he decided to shoot the dog because it was chasing his five horses, llama and donkey in his field. He told the court that he did not help 17-year-old Lianne Price catch her dog and that he did not fire a warning shot before turning the gun on the dog.

After he shot the dog he told the court that he was verbally abused and assaulted by Michael Price, his neighbour and father of Lianne Price.

Krawchuk said Price punched his chest with both hands causing him to fall to one knee. He also testified that later Price put his foot on the back of his head while he was lying in the snow.

Laurie Krawchuk told the court that she was afraid the 45 kilogram St. Bernard was going to harm their animals.

Eugene Krawchuk faces two firearms charges and a charge of violating the Animal Protection Act. His wife, Laurie Krawchuk, also faces a firearm charge.